Snorkeling and diving in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Playa Grande is the section of Las Canteras beach sheltered by the reef that is safe for anybody to don a snorkel and explore the bay’s varied marine life. Right in the heart of Las Palmas city in northeast Gran Canaria the white sands and turquoise waters of Las Canteras are a favourite spot for anyone looking to snorkel or dive in the Canary Islands.
Family diving at Las Canteras beach
At the north end of Las Canteras beach close to La Puntilla, Playa Grande has a mixed bottom with sand, sandstone reefs and small seagrass beds. Close to the shore are large rocks in shallow water perfect for the kids with seaweed, winkles and small cuttlefish.Within the natural reef you see large and colourful parrotfish and schools of iridescent porgies. Outside the reef the intrepid find jacks, barracudas and even turtles.
